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The Ancient Mariner is the story of a real-life sea voyage pervaded by a supernatural atmosphere. There is an eeriness in the hypnotic eyes of the Mariner, the spectral ship with Death and nightmare Life-in Death as its crew dicing on the deck, the winds that sound but never come near, the Polar spirit, the…

A question that is often asked is “does a serving of espresso have more caffeine than a serving of regular coffee?” It is not possible to state exactly what the serving size of coffee is because that varies based on personal choice, type and shape of cup or mug used, among many other factors. However,…

Ekwensi one of Africa’s most prolific writers who died late last year and was buried early this year, maintained a vibrant writing activity throughout his life, publishing a collection of short stories, Cash On Delivery, his last work of fiction and completing work on his memoirs, titled, In My Time for several years on to…

Want to know how to get pregnant with twins naturally without having to use fertility drugs? Thanks to advances made in medical science there are a number of natural supplements which can increase the probability of your giving birth to twins. Here are a few tips on how to get pregnant with twins. • Choose…

Chronic kidney disease is defined as kidney damage or a decreased kidney glomerular filtration rate of less than 60, for 3 months or more, irrespective of the cause. This results in a progressive decline in kidney function, resulting in accumulation of toxic waste products, excess water and salts, increased blood pressure, anemia and many other…

This article discusses vitamin B12 and most of the reported side effects of taking B12. It also outlines some of the medical conditions that taking B12 may exacerbate. Background Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble vitamin needed for normal cell activity. It is a part of a group of cobalt containing B complex vitamins, which are…

Chin augmentation with the use of synthetic implants is a simple and very effective method to enhance the forward projection of the lower face. Placed through a small incision underneath the chin in a skin crease, the bone of the chin is easily accessed for implant positioning. While this concept for facial enhancement has been…

Our skin is known to be the largest organ of our body. It also plays a huge part in keeping us healthy. Our skin serves as our shield from all the dust and dirt coming from the environment. Apart from that, it also guards us from the effects of all the chemicals, change of temperature…

What, you ask, is a Turducken….and why would I want or need to do Wine Food Pairing with it? The answer to these questions is not for the faint of heart! About 4 years ago I was watching a Thanksgiving cooking show and perked up my ears when I heard something about stuffing your turkey…

The smoke of burning plastic contains toxic particles; these toxic particles can cause cancer when inhaled. When these burnt particles fall back to the ground, they contaminate the soil for many years and may render vegetables and fruit harvested from gardens in these areas unsafe to eat. Separate plastic from other rubbish that is to…

Good lighting is a main ingredient of a successful trade-show booth. Just the right lighting system can help an artist create the atmosphere of a fine-craft gallery. This will lure gallery owners off the isles and into your booth – the first step toward making a sale. Lighting is a relatively expensive investment. So how…

Women are such amazing creatures that it’s downright mind boggling at times. I know what you’re thinking – you and I are both women, so such self-praise sounds a bit excessive. But really, think about it for a minute. Our physical makeup is dramatically different from that of our male counterparts. We have to train…

A gummy green vegetable that is often overlooked at the grocery store but, nevertheless, is a healthy food for better vision and general health is the Okra vegetable. The Okra is a vegetable popular in the Caribbean, China and especially the South. It is chock full of vitamins, minerals and nutrients such as Vitamin A,…

Most people are not familiar with the term “turbinates” unless if these complex, critically important structures are removed from the nose. These structures, the primary ones which are similar in size to our fingers, are sometimes removed or reduced in size in the nose to help open up the airway. Turbinates can become swollen and…

If you have had a doctor’s appointment recently for anything other than a cold, then you probably had a blood test done. This is a very common procedure and can yield some very important information for the doctor as to your health and wellbeing. There are a multitude of reasons for a blood sample to…